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Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:19:06 GMTLibercusenhourly1Camden students donate to USCG during shutdownhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/19/Camden-School-News-Feb-19.html
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/19/Camden-School-News-Feb-19.htmlGavin and Alex Whitehurst were recently presented with a Command Coin and a thank-you letter from Cmdr. Randy Meador, commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City. Gavin, a fourth-grader at Camden Intermediate School, and brother Alex, a first-grader at Grandy Primary School, learned that Coast Guard members and civilian employees in the area were going without a paycheck during the recent government shutdown. In response, the Whitehurst brothers asked their parents to donate a portion of their Christmas money to help the Coasties and federal workers going without a paycheck. The money was delivered to the Coast Guard Coalition Food Pantry.

Gavin and Alex Whitehurst were recently presented with a Command Coin and a thank-you letter from Cmdr. Randy Meador, commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City. Gavin, a fourth-grader at Camden Intermediate School, and brother Alex, a first-grader at Grandy Primary School, learned that Coast Guard members and civilian employees in the area were going without a paycheck during the recent government shutdown. In response, the Whitehurst brothers asked their parents to donate a portion of their Christmas money to help the Coasties and federal workers going without a paycheck. The money was delivered to the Coast Guard Coalition Food Pantry.

AoA move to 'The Center' a story worth re-tellinghttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/17/History-of-The-Center-a-story-of-people-pulling-together.html
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/17/History-of-The-Center-a-story-of-people-pulling-together.htmlThis year’s Arts of The Albemarle Gala will celebrate a decade of AoA’s new home at The Center and a corresponding metamorphosis from a small gallery of visual art to a busy hub for visual and performing arts and a crucial economic driver for downtown. This year’s Arts of The Albemarle Gala will celebrate a decade of AoA’s new home at The Center and a corresponding metamorphosis from a small gallery of visual art to a busy hub for visual and performing arts and a crucial economic driver for downtown.]]>Celebrations, Feb. 17http://www.dailyadvance.com/Celebrations/2019/02/17/Celebrations-Feb-17.html
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Celebrations/2019/02/17/Celebrations-Feb-17.htmlDockside wins Christmas window decorating

Dockside wins Christmas window decorating

Keckley rose from slavery as couturier, author http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/17/Albemarle-Column-Feb-17.html
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/17/Albemarle-Column-Feb-17.htmlTo celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to reflect on the life and work of Elizabeth Keckley. If you’re unsure of who she is, or why, like myself, you don’t remember her name from your history classes, let me begin with this: She was among one of the first African American women to publish a book. To celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to reflect on the life and work of Elizabeth Keckley. If you’re unsure of who she is, or why, like myself, you don’t remember her name from your history classes, let me begin with this: She was among one of the first African American women to publish a book.]]>COAST Players hoping audiences swoon for 'Bye Bye Birdie' http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/16/COAST-Players-hoping-audiences-swoon-for-Bye-Bye-Birdie.html
Sat, 16 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/16/COAST-Players-hoping-audiences-swoon-for-Bye-Bye-Birdie.htmlWith his coiffed hair and rock-and-roll swagger, 1950s teen idol Conrad Birdie grabs the microphone, belts out lyrics to a song and wins the hearts of his adoring fans.

With his coiffed hair and rock-and-roll swagger, 1950s teen idol Conrad Birdie grabs the microphone, belts out lyrics to a song and wins the hearts of his adoring fans.

Upholstery helps Temple give new life to old furniturehttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Albemarle-Neighbor/2019/02/16/Albemarle-Neighbor-Feb-16.html
Sat, 16 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Albemarle-Neighbor/2019/02/16/Albemarle-Neighbor-Feb-16.htmlWhether it’s a sofa damaged by water in a hurricane or a cherished chair in need of repair, Pat Temple gives new life to furniture at her upholstery business in Hertford. Whether it’s a sofa damaged by water in a hurricane or a cherished chair in need of repair, Pat Temple gives new life to furniture at her upholstery business in Hertford.]]>Cockleburs can cause more than just inconveniencehttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/16/Cockleburs-are-more-than-just-an-inconvenience.html
Sat, 16 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/16/Cockleburs-are-more-than-just-an-inconvenience.htmlI was walking around in the brush recently and noticed thick stands of cockleburs. I tried to avoid them, but before I realized it my pants collected dozens.

I was walking around in the brush recently and noticed thick stands of cockleburs. I tried to avoid them, but before I realized it my pants collected dozens.

Couple keep surprising each other; and keep relations surprisingly strong http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/14/Couple-keep-surprising-each-other-and-keep-relations-surprisingly-strong.html
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/14/Couple-keep-surprising-each-other-and-keep-relations-surprisingly-strong.htmlRodney Meads says it’s the little surprises that help keep his marriage to Melanie fresh and strong. Rodney Meads says it’s the little surprises that help keep his marriage to Melanie fresh and strong.]]>'Galway Girl' ode to love, sobrietyhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/14/Galway-Girl-ode-to-love-sobriety.html
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/14/Galway-Girl-ode-to-love-sobriety.htmlAs we celebrate Valentine’s Day I am grateful for a love song that is as unlikely as it is infectious. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day I am grateful for a love song that is as unlikely as it is infectious.]]>Camden County school news, Feb. 12http://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/12/Camden-School-News-Feb-12.html
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/12/Camden-School-News-Feb-12.htmlWhitehurst picked to conduct Eastern All-District Band

Song fest: Center Players so favorites in 'We Go Together'http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/10/Song-fest-Center-Players-so-favorites-in-We-Go-Together.html
Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/10/Song-fest-Center-Players-so-favorites-in-We-Go-Together.htmlWhether it is a Broadway favorite from “Guys and Dolls” or the theme song from the television show, “Friends,” The Center Players have chosen their favorite songs to perform at their winter showcase, “We Go Together.” Whether it is a Broadway favorite from “Guys and Dolls” or the theme song from the television show, “Friends,” The Center Players have chosen their favorite songs to perform at their winter showcase, “We Go Together.”]]>Celebrations, Feb. 10 http://www.dailyadvance.com/Celebrations/2019/02/10/Celebrations-Feb-10.html
Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Celebrations/2019/02/10/Celebrations-Feb-10.htmlAAUW celebrates NC 2-1-1 Day on Monday

Farming theme grows at MOA 2019 exhibits http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/10/Albemarle-Column-Feb-10.html
Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/10/Albemarle-Column-Feb-10.htmlAgriculture is one of the themes for exhibits and programming at the Museum of the Albemarle in 2019. When MOA first opened its doors in 1967, some of the first collected artifacts were related to agriculture.

Agriculture is one of the themes for exhibits and programming at the Museum of the Albemarle in 2019. When MOA first opened its doors in 1967, some of the first collected artifacts were related to agriculture.

Custom jewelry maker's designs inspired by ocean, Hawaiihttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Albemarle-Neighbor/2019/02/09/Albemarle-Neighbor-Feb-9.html
Sat, 09 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Albemarle-Neighbor/2019/02/09/Albemarle-Neighbor-Feb-9.htmlIf Angela Moskwa’s custom jewelry designs seem inspired by the ocean and picturesque landscapes of Hawaii, it’s because they are. If Angela Moskwa’s custom jewelry designs seem inspired by the ocean and picturesque landscapes of Hawaii, it’s because they are.]]>‘Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ stacks up as playful winnerhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/09/div-Lego-Movie-2-stacks-up-as-playful-winner-div.html
Sat, 09 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/09/div-Lego-Movie-2-stacks-up-as-playful-winner-div.htmlWhen my son was a kid, I bought him a video camera so he could make his own little movies. Many of them featured toys and action figures. His first was a short stop-motion film starring a plastic model of Godzilla that appeared to lurch across the screen.

When my son was a kid, I bought him a video camera so he could make his own little movies. Many of them featured toys and action figures. His first was a short stop-motion film starring a plastic model of Godzilla that appeared to lurch across the screen.

Is manuka honey wonder cure or another overrated holistic drug?http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/09/Is-manuka-honey-a-wonder-cure-or-another-overrated-holistic-drug.html
Sat, 09 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/09/Is-manuka-honey-a-wonder-cure-or-another-overrated-holistic-drug.htmlI was talking to a friend recently about an expensive honey from New Zealand. It’s called manuka honey and it comes from the flowers of the manuka tree. Manuka trees are commonly called New Zealand tea trees and are in the myrtle family. I was talking to a friend recently about an expensive honey from New Zealand. It’s called manuka honey and it comes from the flowers of the manuka tree. Manuka trees are commonly called New Zealand tea trees and are in the myrtle family.]]>PAL hoping 'tag' sale boosts efforts to renovate new homehttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/08/PAL-hoping-tag-sale-boosts-efforts-to-renovate-new-home.html
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/08/PAL-hoping-tag-sale-boosts-efforts-to-renovate-new-home.htmlHERTFORD —&#160;The Perquimans Arts League is hoping a “tag” sale on May 18 will boost its efforts to renovate a more-than-a-century-old building in Hertford into its new headquarters. HERTFORD — The Perquimans Arts League is hoping a “tag” sale on May 18 will boost its efforts to renovate a more-than-a-century-old building in Hertford into its new headquarters.]]>Whether it's music or temps, 70s rockhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/08/Whether-it-s-music-or-temps-70s-rock.html
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/08/Whether-it-s-music-or-temps-70s-rock.htmlI have enjoyed these few warm days this week.

I have enjoyed these few warm days this week.

Teams of adults to raise funds for youth at Trivia Nighthttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/07/Teams-of-adults-to-raise-funds-for-youth-at-Trivia-Night.html
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/07/Teams-of-adults-to-raise-funds-for-youth-at-Trivia-Night.htmlTeams of adults will match their knowledge of trivia during an event at Museum of the Albemarle Friday night to raise money to help area youth.

Teams of adults will match their knowledge of trivia during an event at Museum of the Albemarle Friday night to raise money to help area youth.

Central Elementary students seek donations to help doghttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/05/Currituck-School-News-Feb-5.html
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/05/Currituck-School-News-Feb-5.htmlStudents and staff at Central Elementary School are encouraging the community to show its love&#160;for pets this month. Students and staff at Central Elementary School are encouraging the community to show its love for pets this month.]]>NEAAAT: Middle grades robotics team returns to state tourneyhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/05/NEAAAT-School-News-Feb-5.html
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/05/NEAAAT-School-News-Feb-5.htmlThe Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies’&#160;middle grades robotics team has returned to the state robotics competition. The Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies’ middle grades robotics team has returned to the state robotics competition.]]>EC-Pasquotank announces 13 Teachers of Yearhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/05/ECPPS-School-News-Feb-5.html
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/School-life/2019/02/05/ECPPS-School-News-Feb-5.htmlThirteen named Teachers of the Year

Thirteen named Teachers of the Year

The Tar Heel roots of Max Roach http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/03/Albemarle-Column-Feb-3.html
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles-Columnists/2019/02/03/Albemarle-Column-Feb-3.htmlRevered jazz drummer Max Roach was one of the premier innovators of bebop jazz and a formidable composer. He switched the drum’s role of keeping time on the bass to the cymbal, thus freeing up the other components of the kit to really make music. Revered jazz drummer Max Roach was one of the premier innovators of bebop jazz and a formidable composer. He switched the drum’s role of keeping time on the bass to the cymbal, thus freeing up the other components of the kit to really make music.]]>Thompson's 'Honest Abe' coming to AoAhttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/03/Thompson-brings-Lincoln-to-life-at-AoA.html
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2019/02/03/Thompson-brings-Lincoln-to-life-at-AoA.htmlWith a tall stature, lean frame and long neck, Duke Thompson dons a top hat, lifts his gaze towards the audience and transforms into Abraham Lincoln.

With a tall stature, lean frame and long neck, Duke Thompson dons a top hat, lifts his gaze towards the audience and transforms into Abraham Lincoln.